Undoubtedly one of the main hallmarks of the city of Santander is its Bay, which is considered to be one of "the most beautiful bays in the world" and the most important on the Bay of Biscay. The impressive mountains and haven formed by
the waters in its interior offer some of the most characteristic and beautiful views of Santander.

The organisation of the Championships will be based at the premises of the Prince Felipe High Performance Sailing Centre and Royal Yacht Club of Santander in Puertochico, which are practically side by side.

The Prince Felipe High Performance Sailing Centre (CEAR) is a fully equipped facility and the practice and technical training venue of the Spanish Olympic sailing team.

the Royal Yacht Club of Santander. Founded in 1927, it is, along with the Royal Regatta Club of Santander, a yachting reference for Santander and Spain. Its headquarters are built on concrete stilts along the breakwater of Puertochico, to which it is connected by a short causeway.